When an artist creates a piece of art, they produce something visually connected to the viewer and to themselves. If a group of people design and create a piece of art together, they make a life-long connection with one another, which is shown in what they produce.

The 15th Avenue ‘Gateway’ Mural project was the idea of a graduate student who walked under the 15th Avenue underpass and saw this dim space as a “blank canvas” and a way to build community.

After roughly two years of discussion with the University and community groups, the green light was lit on the proposal and paint began filling the primed design of the mural, created by two artists, in a paint-by-number way of production.

Interested in seeing this art firsthand? Go to 15th and 8th Ave SE (underneath the railroad tracks) and take a look at everything our wonderful volunteer artists have to offer!

One of my favorite things about working at the front desk of WAM over the summer was seeing first time visitors’ jaws drop and then form into a smile when greeted by Roy Lichtenstein’s enormous “World’s Fair Mural.” Impossible to miss, this giant mural is proudly displayed above the front desk of the building….

WAM Collective is the official student group of the Weisman Art Museum. WAM Collective aims to connect the museum and the U of M community through innovative, educational, social, and fundraising activities. Members of WAM Collective have the opportunity to collaborate with museum departments, U of M student groups, and community organizations. Do you have…

The summer portion of WAM@20, the yearlong 20th anniversary exhibit that explores different methods of choice, is curated by Minnesotans. This includes input from Minnesota artists, Minnesota “notables,” Minnesota State Fair goers, and University of Minnesota students. Students had the opportunity to vote for their favorite pieces at two events last winter. They scrolled through…